Retro Industrial Metal Wall Sconce

Industrial lighting is honest about being hardware, and that is precisely why it works in a home. Nothing here is concealed: a plain backplate, a short arm, an exposed lampholder and visible fixings, so the fitting sits against brick, timber or plaster without needing to match any of them.

The retro proportions come from the era when wall lights were fitted for utility rather than decoration, which means the arm is short, the projection is minimal and the whole thing keeps out of the way in a corridor where a decorative sconce would be caught by shoulders.

The metal finish is deliberately dark and lightly distressed, in keeping with the reference rather than trying to look new. It takes a standard screw-fit bulb, and a clear filament bulb suits it. This is a hardwired fitting: isolate the circuit at the breaker panel before installation, and have a qualified electrician carry out the work if you are not confident with house wiring.

• Exposed construction with visible fixings and lampholder
• Short arm and minimal projection for corridors
• Dark, lightly distressed metal finish
• Standard screw-fit bulb (not included)
• Hardwired fitting: installation by a qualified electrician, who should confirm the fixture's rated voltage before wiring